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What is Early College?

Early College Academy of Columbus (ECAC) is the only early college high school in the West - Central Georgia area, and one of nine high schools in the Muscogee County School District. We are a very proud partner with Columbus State University. This partnership exposes students to resources, rigor, and the intensity of college - level academics.

Students will be placed on a fast track to complete Georgia high school graduation requirements so that they can begin to take Dual Enrollment classes on the college campus in the 11th grade. Students may also opt to take courses at Columbus Technical College. Students will maintain close contact with personal advisors who will support and guide them toward academic success.

The focus is on academics; however, students may participate in a variety of clubs and activities, such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Government Association (SGA), Academic Decathlon, Robotics team, and more.

At ECAC, everyone works together to make college a reality for all students. The goal is to earn as many college hours as possible while still in high school. All hours earned count towards a four – year bachelor’s degree.

Our Mission is Advancing Knowledge … Changing Lives!

Our Vision is Going from Great to Exceptional!

School Accolades

CCRPI (College &Career Readiness Preparedness Indicator)

2018 CCRPI Score: 89.6 (B)

2017 CCRPI Score: 94% (A)

2016 CCRPI Score: 97%
(A)

2015 CCRPI Score: 83.5%
(B)

Graduation Rate

2018: 100%

2017: 100%

2016: 100%

2015 : 97%

Climate Rating

2018: 5 Stars *****

2017: 5 Stars *****

2016: 5 Stars *****

2015: 4
Stars ****

Title I Awards

2018 Title I Distinguished School

2018 Title I Reward School

2017 Title I Reward School

2017 Title I High Progress Reward School

2016 Title I High Progress Reward School

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports ( PBIS)

2018 Operational

2017 Emerging

2016 Emerging

MCSD Awards for GA Milestones Student Growth

Gains

2017: 9th Literature 1st- 67%

2017: American Literature 54%

2017: Analytic Geometry 57%

2016: 9th Literature 1st - 87%

2016: American Literature 1st - 85%

2016: Analytic Geometry 2nd -74%

2016: Biology 1st - 93%

2016: U.S. History 1st - 80%

2016: Economics 2nd-79%

2015: 9th Literature 1st- 83%

2015: American Literature 1st - 89%

Other Awards

2018- Featured on Georgia All-Stars 4 Learning Series II Card

2018- Early College Academy is eligible to apply for
the FY19 National ESEA Distinguished School Award presented by the
National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA). Early College Academy became eligible based upon
its/their ranking in the top 5% on the single 2017 CCRPI score.

2018- America's Best High Schools as reported by the U.S. News & World Report –Bronze Award